I tried to confess my feelings to the girl I like, but I got too excited and ended up proposing. Was her response OK?! ~ - Chapter 29

Episode 29

“Sora-kun, look! This plushie is so cute!”

Mana seemed to be enjoying herself very much, as if it was her first time at the arcade.

“Do you want to try it then?”

The plushie Mana was admiring was a prize from the crane game.

“I wonder if I can do it…”

“Don’t worry, it’s an easy game.”

“Then I’ll try!”

Saying so, Mana inserted a hundred yen into the game machine.

“Press that button to control the claw. Give it a try?”

“Here? Wow! It moved! So I just need to align it with that bear, right?”

“That’s right. Do your best.”

However, Mana didn’t manage to get the prize.

“This is too difficult! No matter what I do, I can’t get it.”

“Haha, then let me show you. Watch me from here.”

Saying that, I inserted a hundred yen into the game machine and started controlling it.

Of course, I succeeded in getting the prize.

Not to brag, but I used to come here often, so I was familiar with the strength of the claw.

“I’ll give this to you. It’s for you, Mana.”

“Is it okay? Thank you! Sora-kun, you’re good at games, aren’t you?”

“I used to come here often. Let’s try some other games too.”

“Yes!”

After that, we played various games like racing games.

“Oh, it’s already 3:30. It’s time to go.”

“Already? I still want to play more…”

Mana blatantly started sulking.

“Let’s finish for today and come here after school next time, alright? Besides, you were looking forward to the movie, right?”

Although I said that, I was surprised at how fast time was passing.

Being with Mana was indeed so much fun!

“Yes, you’re right. Then let’s hurry to the movie theater!”

It seemed like Mana agreed.

Arriving at the movie theater, we lined up to buy drinks.

“There are so many students here at this time.”

“Yeah, most schools must have finished by now, so it’s understandable. Oh, it’s our turn. Let’s order.”

I bought cola, Mana bought orange juice, and we also bought popcorn to share before entering the theater room.

“Our seats are here. Not bad, right?”

“Yes, it’s a very good spot. Sora-kun, you know everything, don’t you?”

“Not really. I’ve just experienced the crane game and the movie theater before.”

“Speaking of which, I’m looking forward to the ring.”

“Indeed. Let’s go get it after the movie.”

“Yes!”

While chatting, it was time for screening, and the movie started playing on the screen.

The movie’s content was as Mana had described, a story about Japanese prisoners of war during World War II, and it was very touching.

As we exited after the movie, we were still immersed in discussions about the film.

“I felt so sorry for the protagonist’s wife.”

“That’s true, but the part that made me cry the most was when the protagonist’s comrades who spent time with him in the camp watched over his death.”

“And of course, the ending. I had imagined it from the story, but it was even more than that.”

“Really. When I remember the lyrics, I still feel like crying.”

“Haha, me too. Well then, shall we go get the ring?”

“Yes. And then shall we go eat?”

“Before that, there’s a place I want to go.”

I invited Mana to a famous spot known for its great night view.

“Wow, it’s so beautiful here.”

The time was past seven in the evening, and the sun had completely set, spreading a beautiful night view.

“I thought this place would be perfect for giving you this ring. There aren’t many people here, either.”

I hadn’t opened the ring we received yet, so I decided to give it to her here, an idea that came to me at the game center.

“When I proposed, honestly, I thought you would refuse. I mean, confessing to someone you’ve never really talked to and going straight to proposing? But you agreed to marry me, Mana. At first, I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was a dream for about the first month or so.”

Mana listened to my story seriously.

“But then, I understood that this wasn’t a dream, and I realized the weight of my responsibility. But being with you is more enjoyable than that responsibility. I was truly happy. And I want to continue being happy, not just for me but also for you, Mana. That’s why I want to present you with this ring. So, will you accept it?”

Mana was crying, but these weren’t tears of sorrow.

You could tell from her expression. They were tears of joy.

Mana also loves me.

That was the proof.

“Of course. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Sora-kun.”

Without saying anything, I took out the ring and put it on Mana’s finger.

It shone on the ring finger of her left hand, a symbol of our happiness.

I couldn’t help but embrace Mana.

She was a little surprised, but she accepted it and hugged me back.

“Hey, I want to… kiss.”

Mana blushed and closed her eyes without saying anything.

That was a sign of consent.

Ah, I’m happy.

Our lips met.

To the world, it might have seemed like an instant.

But for me, it felt like an eternity.

We gently parted our lips and looked into each other’s eyes.

And then, we kissed quietly once again.

It didn’t taste sweet and sour like in anime.

But for some reason, my heart felt the sweetness and sourness.

As if to say, this is happiness.